President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, took his campaign trail to Nakaseke and Nakasongola districts in the Greater Luwero sub-region.
During the two massively attended rallies, president Museveni defended the NRM’s decision to restore traditional leaderships across Uganda.
Addressing thousands of supporters at Wabinyonyi grounds in Nakasongola District, Museveni explained that the restoration of Buganda Kingdom and other cultural institutions after 1986 was rooted in the NRM’s belief in equality, freedom of choice and respect for cultural rights.
President Museveni on why NRM restored Mengo, other traditional rulers, clip by Ronald Odongo.
“We believe in equality. That is why we supported Mengo and returned the Kabaka. If the people of Buganda wanted their Kabaka back, who were we to stop them?” Museveni said.
He noted that while some regions such as Kigezi and Ankole may not support traditional institutions, the NRM chose not to impose a one-size-fits-all approach.
“What is good for the Ganda is good for the goose. You cannot say you want your rights but deny others theirs,” the President remarked, adding humorously that denying a community its language or culture something criminal, he strongly opposes.
Museveni emphasized Uganda’s cultural diversity, saying he considers it a blessing to lead a country where people freely speak their languages and celebrate their identities.
“For me to kill any Ugandan’s language would be criminal,” he stressed.
During the same rally, the President announced plans to upgrade the road connecting Nakasongola to Zengebe landing site, linking the district to Amolatar in the Lango sub-region, a move expected to boost trade and connectivity.
Earlier in Nakaseke District, Museveni urged farmers to embrace modern farming methods to improve productivity and household incomes.
Addressing residents at the Nakaseke District Headquarters in Butalangu, he encouraged farmers to grow pasture at home instead of moving animals over long distances.
“One acre, if well managed, can support up to eight cows,” Museveni said, advising farmers with limited land to keep fewer but more productive animals.
He reiterated NRM’s focus on wealth creation and job generation, highlighting the role of industrial parks and presidential skilling hubs in equipping young people with practical skills.
The President said he had taken note of local concerns, including absentee landlords, veterans’ welfare, road equipment shortages and forest-related challenges, assuring residents that government would follow up accordingly.
The NRM presidential flag bearer is expected to resume his campaign trail after new year celebration on 2nd Jan 2026 in the Greater Mukono.
